Perspectives & Insights

Perspectives

Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.

All Articles
Out now: QS Distance Online MBA Rankings 2017
University News

Out now: QS Distance Online MBA Rankings 2017

The latest QS Distance Online MBA Rankings was published on this week, ranking the best online MBA courses available in the world.

Zoe Wong · Apr 27, 2017 · 2 min read
Six Reasons to Study a Master’s in Public Policy
Scholarships & Finance

Six Reasons to Study a Master’s in Public Policy

If you aspire to a career that makes a difference to society, public sector work could be perfect for you.

Eleni Bolou-Schlesinger · Apr 26, 2017 · 3 min read
University of Sydney Business School Scholarship
Scholarships & Finance

University of Sydney Business School Scholarship

The University of Sydney Business School and QS are pleased to offer exclusive scholarships to attendees of the QS World Grad School Tour.

Stefan Ungureanu · Apr 26, 2017 · 2 min read
Six of the Most Stunning Student Dorms in America
Where to Study

Six of the Most Stunning Student Dorms in America

Going to university doesn’t mean having to spend years living in gross, moldy flats surrounded by dirty washing and piles of smelly underwear.

Zoe Wong · Apr 25, 2017 · 4 min read
6 of the Most Amazing Jobs in the International Luxury Industry
Careers Advice

6 of the Most Amazing Jobs in the International Luxury Industry

Last year, Deloitte singled out the rise of the millennial consumer and a hike in air travel as the two biggest game changers in luxury goods. In fact, money spent by people travelling accounted for 40% of the personal luxury market in 2015.

Sourced from the web · Apr 25, 2017 · 6 min read
Another Election? You're Joking! Here Are This Week's Headlines
University News

Another Election? You're Joking! Here Are This Week's Headlines

This week was full of surprises. Some were good ones, like learning it's possible to win a tennis Grand Slam while being pregnant, some were bitter-sweet (Fox News host Bill O'Reilly was finally fired after countless accusations of sexual...

QS Staff Writer · Apr 21, 2017 · 6 min read
How to Vote in the 2017 UK General Election
Where to Study

How to Vote in the 2017 UK General Election

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced there will be a general election on June 8. Make sure you’re able to cast a vote and have your say on the future direction of the UK and Brexit by following these steps.

Craig O'Callaghan · Apr 19, 2017 · 4 min read
New York's Free College Tuition Plan: Is It A Good Idea?
Where to Study

New York's Free College Tuition Plan: Is It A Good Idea?

In the build-up to the 2016 presidential election in the US, Bernie Sanders mobilized support from millions of young people by pledging to make college and university tuition free.

Craig O'Callaghan · Apr 18, 2017 · 3 min read
Heroes and Villains of the Week: News Round-up
University News

Heroes and Villains of the Week: News Round-up

With Easter around the corner, it's fitting that the last week has featured plenty of tales of heroic figures, whether it's an Indian medical student delivering a baby on a train or a brave Muslim woman facing down fascist protestors in her city.

QS Staff Writer · Apr 13, 2017 · 7 min read
Reasons Why Your Full-Time Job Is Just Like Being At University
Careers Advice

Reasons Why Your Full-Time Job Is Just Like Being At University

Ask anyone about moving from studying to full-time work and it’s likely you’ll hear some interesting stories about messed up body clocks (making the switch to 9-5s from night owl essay writing can be painful) and social awkwardness at the first...

QS Staff Writer · Apr 13, 2017 · 6 min read
5 Ways to Prepare for the GMAT
Admissions & Choosing

5 Ways to Prepare for the GMAT

Failing to score highly on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) could have a disastrous impact on your chances of getting accepted for an MBA course.

Craig O'Callaghan · Apr 13, 2017
Ranked: The Top 100 US Universities
Where to Study

Ranked: The Top 100 US Universities

The university or college you choose to go to can have a major impact on the rest of your life, so it's probably a good idea to do some research first.

Craig O'Callaghan · Apr 12, 2017 · 6 min read